Sunday , 16 August 2026

Vissel Kobe vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima, J. League 2021 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2021
Vissel Kobe
3 – 0
Full Time
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Sat 1 May 2021 · 06:00 UTC NOEVIR Stadium Kobe HT 45' · FT 45'
Ryo Hatsuse 77' Y
Ryo Hatsuse 77' Y
Y 90' Hayato Araki
Y 90' Hayato Araki

Overview

Match Preview

Vissel Kobe vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima — J. League at NOEVIR Stadium Kobe.

Match Details

  • Referee Ryo Hirama
  • Referee Yudai Yamamoto
  • Referee Takuto Okabe
  • Referee Koji Morikawa
  • Referee Kazuyoshi Enomoto
  • Referee Kogo Kumagai

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Vissel Kobe 18 35
2 Cerezo Osaka FC 18 31
3 Nagoya Grampus 18 31
4 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 18 30
5 Gamba Osaka 18 28
6 Fagiano Okayama FC 18 26
7 Shimizu S-Pulse 18 24
8 Kyoto Sanga FC 18 23
9 V-Varen Nagasaki 18 21
10 Avispa Fukuoka 18 21
11 Kashima Antlers 18 45
12 FC Tokyo 18 37
13 FC Machida Zelvia 18 37
14 Kawasaki Frontale 18 28
15 Tokyo Verdy 18 28
16 Urawa Red Diamonds 18 25
17 Kashiwa Reysol 18 20
18 Yokohama F.Marinos 18 20
19 FC Mito Holly Hock 18 18
20 JEF United Ichihara Chiba 18 12

Head-to-Head

10
4
6
Vissel Kobe 20 games · Avg 3.2 goals Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Last 5 meetings
2021-05-01 Vissel Kobe 3–0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2020-10-18 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2–1 Vissel Kobe 2020-07-04 Vissel Kobe 0–3 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2019-10-05 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 6–2 Vissel Kobe 2019-04-14 Vissel Kobe 2–4 Sanfrecce Hiroshima

Recent Form

Vissel Kobe
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 May Sanfrecce Hiroshima H 3–0 W
24 Apr Kashima Antlers A 1–1 D
17 Apr Shonan Bellmare A 0–0 D
11 Apr Shimizu S-Pulse H 1–1 D
07 Apr Oita FC Trinita H 1–0 W
03 Apr Vegalta Sendai A 2–0 W
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 May Vissel Kobe A 0–3 L
24 Apr Avispa Fukuoka H 1–2 L
18 Apr Kawasaki Frontale A 1–1 D
14 Apr Nagoya Grampus A 0–1 L
10 Apr Shonan Bellmare H 0–1 L
07 Apr Yokohama FC A 3–0 W

Season Stats

Vissel Kobe Sanfrecce Hiroshima
#1 Position #4
35 Points 30
18 Played 18
11 / 0 / 7 W / D / L 10 / 0 / 8
41 Scored 41
37 Conceded 33
+4 GD +8
1.94 PPG 1.67
61% Win % 56%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Vissel Kobe this season
0% Clean Sheets
Sanfrecce Hiroshima this season

Vissel Kobe are 1st (35 pts). Sanfrecce Hiroshima are 4th (30 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Vissel Kobe
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
2/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Three points are at stake. Vissel Kobe host Sanfrecce Hiroshima — let the battle begin!
  • 5' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with Vissel Kobe winning 100% of all matches.
  • 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 11' Brilliant from the ! Kyogo Furuhashi makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 11.
  • 16' The 35-year-old Rhayner has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 21' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 25' What a moment for Kyogo Furuhashi! That strike on 25 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 30' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Hotaru Yamaguchi made 369 appearances and scored 26 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 31' GOAL! Yuya Nakasaka fires home to make it 3-0!
  • 36' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 41' Shun Ayukawa, a Japan , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 46' Ryuho Kikuchi is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Vissel Kobe so far.
  • 51' Sanfrecce Hiroshima started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 51.
  • 56' Vissel Kobe are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Sanfrecce Hiroshima's shape.
  • 61' Supporters expect more eagerness from Junior Santos, as he is very good at scoring at NOEVIR Stadium Kobe with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 62' The Sanfrecce Hiroshima bench stirs into life. Toshihiro Aoyama is withdrawn and Rhayner gets his opportunity.
  • 65' A change in the Vissel Kobe ranks — Yuya Nakasaka exits the field as Ryo Hatsuse enters on 65.
  • 70' It is a cagey affair so far. Vissel Kobe in their trying to find a way past Sanfrecce Hiroshima's compact .
  • 75' Shion Inoue makes way for Iniesta at the 75 minute mark. A tactical switch from Vissel Kobe.
  • 77' Ryo Hatsuse has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 77.
  • 79' Sanfrecce Hiroshima ring the changes. Yuya Asano has done his job and it is now time for Yoichi Naganuma to step up.
  • 82' Time for substitution for Vissel Kobe. Kyogo Furuhashi is replaced by Asahi Masuyama.
  • 87' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 90' The referee calls foul for Hayato Araki. He receives a card.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 3-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

Vissel Kobe Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Hiroshi Jofuku

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Kyogo Furuhashi 4
Leandro Pereira 3
Patric 3
Patric 2
Iniesta 2
Mutsuki Kato 2
Sho Sasaki 2
Daiki Watari 2

Head to Head

2021-05-01 Vissel Kobe 3–0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2020-10-18 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2–1 Vissel Kobe 2020-07-04 Vissel Kobe 0–3 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2019-10-05 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 6–2 Vissel Kobe 2019-04-14 Vissel Kobe 2–4 Sanfrecce Hiroshima

Vissel Kobe Form

2021-05-01 Vissel Kobe 3–0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima W 2021-04-24 Kashima Antlers 1–1 Vissel Kobe D 2021-04-17 Shonan Bellmare 0–0 Vissel Kobe D 2021-04-11 Vissel Kobe 1–1 Shimizu S-Pulse D 2021-04-07 Vissel Kobe 1–0 Oita FC Trinita W 2021-04-03 Vegalta Sendai 0–2 Vissel Kobe W

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Form

2021-05-01 Vissel Kobe 3–0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima L 2021-04-24 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–2 Avispa Fukuoka L 2021-04-18 Kawasaki Frontale 1–1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima D 2021-04-14 Nagoya Grampus 1–0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima L 2021-04-10 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 0–1 Shonan Bellmare L 2021-04-07 Yokohama FC 0–3 Sanfrecce Hiroshima W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.98 Vissel Kobe xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.8 Sanfrecce Hiroshima xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 72% + Both teams to score 71%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Vissel Kobe45% Draw23% Sanfrecce Hiroshima32%
Actual: Vissel Kobe win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes71% 0% No29%
Avg goals/match: 3.78
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 89%
11%
± 2.5 72%
28%
± 3.5 51%
49%
± 4.5 33%
67%

Double Chance

Vissel Kobe or Draw
68%
Draw or Sanfrecce Hiroshima
55%
Vissel Kobe or Sanfrecce Hiroshima
77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Vissel Kobe33% Draw39% Sanfrecce Hiroshima28%
Actual: Vissel Kobe win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 3–0 not predicted
3 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
9%
2 – 1
7.8%
1 – 2
7.1%
2 – 2
6.9%
3 – 1
5.1%
3 – 2
4.6%
2 – 0
4.6%
1 – 3
4.2%
2 – 3
4.2%
1 – 0
4%
0 – 2
3.8%
0 – 1
3.6%

Asian Handicap — Vissel Kobe

Handicap Vissel Kobe covers Push Sanfrecce Hiroshima covers
-2.5 11% — 89%
-2 11% 13% 76%
-1.5 24% — 76%
-1 24% 18% 58%
-0.5 42% — 58%
+0.5 65% — 35%
+1 65% 16% 19%
+1.5 81% — 19%
+2 81% 11% 8%
+2.5 92% — 8%

Clean Sheet

Vissel Kobe keeps clean sheet
17% ✗
Sanfrecce Hiroshima keeps clean sheet
15% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.